- Enrollment
- 3,192
- Students per teacher
- 51.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cape Coral, FL
Pelican Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pelican Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120108002076
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pelican Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Florida schools.
- #6 of 10
- schools in Cape Coral · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Florida
- 48.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Pelican Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pelican Elementary School ranks #6 of 10 schools in Cape Coral, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Pelican Elementary School held near 919 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.8 → 45.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 120108002076 · Cape Coral, FL Other · MID · TRAD
963 enr · 19.7:1 · 48.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students)
Pelican Elementary School held near 919 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.8 → 45.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Pelican Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gateway Charte
Gateway Charter Elementary School
3,192 students
- Lehigh Senior
Lehigh Senior High School
2,550 students
- Gateway High S
Gateway High School
2,343 students
- Ida S. Baker H
Ida S. Baker High School
2,191 students
- East Lee Count
East Lee County High School
2,129 students
- This school 963
Pelican Elementary School
963 students
What this shows Pelican Elementary School reports 963 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pelican Elementary School compares
Pelican Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.6% | ▼ 7% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 963 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
963
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Florida - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,108
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 963 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.8%
White 43.7%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 4.7%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, Pelican Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lee reports $12,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pelican Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Charter Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lehigh Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gateway High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ida S. Baker High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lee County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pelican Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,550
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 31.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,191
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,129
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~963 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pelican Elementary School
How many students attend Pelican Elementary School?
Pelican Elementary School has 963 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cape Coral, FL. CCD year-over-year: 917 (2022-23) → 919 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pelican Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pelican Elementary School is 19.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pelican Elementary School?
48.6% of students at Pelican Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pelican Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pelican Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.8% of enrollment, in Cape Coral, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pelican Elementary School?
Pelican Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pelican Elementary School rank among schools in Cape Coral?
By Resource Investment Index, Pelican Elementary School ranks #6 of 10 schools in Cape Coral, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cape Coral on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee?
Besides Pelican Elementary School, Lee also operates Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students), Lehigh Senior High School (2,550 students), and Gateway High School (2,343 students). See the Lee district page for the complete list.